How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6024164 / WPY303404 Heater Assembly

I ordered the heating element unit which included the the heating element already wired inside of the metal tube. I took out the old heating element unit and reinstalled the new one. I also tested the heating element for conductivity like you suggested to determine why my dryer wasn't heating. The hardest part was to get the metal tube to slide into the opening in the rear of the dryer due to the shape of the metal tube. It took some time and effort to reshape the tube to fit the opening. 

I was surprised that you had the part for such an old unit.i order the part,you guys got it to me in a day and it only took ten minutes to install. Thanks 

I found good videos on this website that gave me the confidence to swap out the Heater Assembly. Excellent videos. I also swapped out the Hi-Limit Thermostat that resides on the Heater Assembly although I think the old one was fine because it had continuity. But I had purchased it so replaced it. Thank you for this website!! 

The Maytag washers and dryers with removable front panels having 2 screws at the bottom and clips at the top make it easy to access internal components. The heater had 2 push on individual wire connectors. In addition, there were 2 sensors that had similar connections. The heater assembly was held in by a screw at the back and another at the front. The sensors had to be removed from the old heater assembly and transferred to the new one. The more difficult part of the repair consisted of pushing the heater assembly tube into the duct at the rear of the dryer. It was a tight fit and required some coaxing to get it to fit. The remainder of the assembly just required screwing in the heater assembly in front and back, attaching the 6 wire connectors and re-installing the front panel. 

Ordered from Appliance Parts Pros and received new part the next day by Fed X. New part exactly as original. Installation went well and saved a lot over calling for repair service. Robert 

I easily found a link to Appliance Pros, and ordered my much needed heater element! To my great surprise I received my order the next day! My stubborn drier worked for two hours then died again! I re-examine the electrical connections, and I found the problem. This time the temperature limiting sensor fell apart, and into my hand! No problem! I contact the Appliance Pros, and they again sent me my much needed component; which I received the next day! One hour later my drier is working better than. It ever did before. Thanks for the lowest price, fast service, annd having the part I needed when I needed it! I couldn't be more pleased! 

Ordered complete heating element assembly. Removed front cover (two phillips head screws on the bottom of the front panel) swung out from the bottom. Replaced heater element assembly (6 1/4"screws and 2 nuts holding the wires). 

Replaced heating element. The only thing I had to do to heater was make it round on one end. The hole it fits into is round & the heater tube needs to be made round in order to fit. 

Took out old part. Put in new. 

After doing some basic tests, I called your customer service. They agreed with me that no resistance across the element surely indicated that it was bad. APP had the element in stock (my local distributor did not). I ordered it with next day shipping. It arrived the next day. Installation went smoothly with a basic take out and put back in. The dryer now heats and my wife is happy.